SLSO Associate Principal Cellist Melissa Brooks joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to reflect on a program that brings together four distinct American voices, including works by Leonard Bernstein and former Music Director David Robertson. Brooks shares memories from the Robertson era, offers insight into performing music by a living composer on the podium, and considers what defines an “American” sound across generations. The conversation also explores themes of curiosity, resilience, and the role music plays in searching for meaning.